Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics • Paradise, NV

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About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The role involves learning assigned duties and understanding how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality. The position is on-call in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimal data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Learn assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant I duties and develop an understanding of how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality.
• Identify specimen-type problems, missing information, and other issues related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolve or forward information to support timely resolution.
• Develop an understanding of test-order compliance policies and research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
• Complete required written documentation so that it is understandable, legible, and submitted within the assigned time frame.
• Report to work on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support departmental performance when coworkers are absent.
• Learn additional functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with eligibility for all employees after one month.
• Company 401(k) match of up to 5% of pay, fully vested after one year.
• On-call employees are eligible for a pre-tax 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with a company match of up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED